“Meticulously researched and beautifully crafted…. This is glorious work.” — Washington Post
“A gripping, deeply relevant book.” — New York Times Book Review
From Paulette Jiles, author of the critically acclaimed New York Times bestsellers Enemy Women and Stormy Weather, comes a stirring work of fiction set on the untamed Texas frontier in the aftermath of the Civil War. One of only twelve … frontier in the aftermath of the Civil War. One of only twelve books longlisted for the 2009 Scotiabank Giller Prize—one of Canada’s most prestigious literary awards—The Color of Lightning is a beautifully rendered and unforgettable re-examination of one of the darkest periods in U.S. history.
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The cultural information about the Indians and settles I found fascinating. Characters were developed in depth and believable.
A great look into a time and place which I could not comprehend. A tragic and terrible time in American history. But the story that plays out in the book is so much more than that. I couldn’t put it down. Great romance laced with tragedy.
Great true story.